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- Greenfield Village Corner Trash Can, circa 1935 -
- circa 1935
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Greenfield Village Corner Trash Can, circa 1935
- Prototype Eames Fiberglass Chair, circa 1949 - Charles and Ray Eames wanted to design affordable high-quality furniture. To this end, Charles brought a mock-up of a chair to John Wills, a boat builder and fiberglass fabricator, who created two identical prototypes. Charles took one: it became the basis for what would become a modern design icon. This is the other: it lingered in Will's workshop, used over four decades as a utility stool.
- circa 1949
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Prototype Eames Fiberglass Chair, circa 1949
Charles and Ray Eames wanted to design affordable high-quality furniture. To this end, Charles brought a mock-up of a chair to John Wills, a boat builder and fiberglass fabricator, who created two identical prototypes. Charles took one: it became the basis for what would become a modern design icon. This is the other: it lingered in Will's workshop, used over four decades as a utility stool.
- "Atomic" Wastebasket, 1960-1965 - This wastebasket from the early 1960s blends traditional and modern styles into a simple and functional household item. The star-and-circle-molded, clear plastic cover rejects the bold colors designs popular in high-style interiors -- perfect for an upper middle-class home.
- 1960-1965
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"Atomic" Wastebasket, 1960-1965
This wastebasket from the early 1960s blends traditional and modern styles into a simple and functional household item. The star-and-circle-molded, clear plastic cover rejects the bold colors designs popular in high-style interiors -- perfect for an upper middle-class home.
- Wastebasket Used by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama -
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Wastebasket Used by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama
- Everlast "Forged Wildflower" Wastebasket, 1947-1954 - In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. In 1933, Everlast introduced its first product line, "Forged Giftware" featuring Colonial Revival inspired designs.
- 1947-1954
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Everlast "Forged Wildflower" Wastebasket, 1947-1954
In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. In 1933, Everlast introduced its first product line, "Forged Giftware" featuring Colonial Revival inspired designs.
- Decoware Wastebasket, 1950-1959 -
- 1950-1959
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Decoware Wastebasket, 1950-1959
- Wastebasket Used by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama -
- 1970-1979
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Wastebasket Used by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama
- Dollhouse Trash Can, 1946-1960 - Dollhouse toys, like this wastebasket, reflect the housekeeping and childcare tasks expected of postwar women. Renwal Manufacturing Company of Mineola, New York, made inexpensive plastic dollhouse furniture along with other children's toys.
- 1946-1960
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Dollhouse Trash Can, 1946-1960
Dollhouse toys, like this wastebasket, reflect the housekeeping and childcare tasks expected of postwar women. Renwal Manufacturing Company of Mineola, New York, made inexpensive plastic dollhouse furniture along with other children's toys.